inga
What is another word for inga? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Any tree or shrub of the tropical genus Inga, common in Central and South America and often grown for shade or edible pods.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Portuguese from Old Tupi ingá, a name from Indigenous Brazilian languages.
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What does “inga” mean?
The word “inga” means any tree or shrub of the tropical genus Inga, common in Central and South America and often grown for shade or edible pods. In plain terms, a tropical tree genus, some species of which produce sweet, edible pods sometimes called "ice-cream beans.".
How do you pronounce “inga”?
“Inga” is pronounced IHNG-guh (/ˈɪŋɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “inga” in a sentence?
Here is “inga” used in a sentence: “Farmers planted inga trees between the coffee rows to add shade and fix nitrogen in the soil.”
What part of speech is “inga”?
“Inga” is a noun.
Where does the word “inga” come from?
The word “inga” comes from Portuguese. Borrowed via Portuguese from Old Tupi ingá, a name from Indigenous Brazilian languages.
